Details of Tyler Skaggs’ death tell crucial story about opioid crisis
Not many victims of the opioid crisis in America make national headlines. Tyler Skaggs was different. The 27-year-old was a professional athlete, a pitcher for…
Fireworks, holiday museum openings, Rolling Stones and the best of L.A.’s art and culture this week.
Geoff McFetridge’s “I’d Love to See You,” 2024, acrylic on paper, 30.75 by 39.75 inches. (Geoff McFetridge / Rusha & Co.) Welcome to an explosively…
From Dutch donor to documentary subject: The story of Jonathan Meijer in Netflix's "The Man with 1000 Kids"
Netflix's The Man with 1000 Kids follows a Dutch man who is believed to have fathered 1,000 children - and viewers will no doubt be…
The week’s bestselling books, July 1
Hardcover fiction 1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St.…
‘Mi Divo’ podcast delves into Juan Gabriel’s life and legacy
As a queer woman born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, journalist Maria Garcia always felt drawn to Juan Gabriel. “It feels like his legacy provides me…
Walford resident in danger as EastEnders reveals dramatic drink spiking story as part of a show first
ONE Walford resident is set to be left in danger as part of a brand new storyline set to rock Albert Square. EastEnders fans will…
Holocaust Museum LA and Hollywood artists launch innovative app
Holocaust survivor Harry Davids has dedicated his life to uncovering the story of the parents he never knew. Born in Nazi-occupied Holland in 1942, Davids…
Story behind the tiny Italian chapel on a remote Scottish island
In the Scottish Orkney Islands, you can find an Italian Chapel with a rather strange history Source link
Pressured by cops, a mom made a false murder confession. Now, her sons can prove she’s innocent
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — The dead body in the bedroom told a story of savagery and rage. Twenty-nine stab wounds, including some through the skull — one…
How Yohan Ramírez became Dodgers’ latest bullpen success story
SAN FRANCISCO — Evan Phillips has seen this movie before, and the reason it looks so familiar is because the Dodgers closer starred in it himself.…
Sitting in traffic sucks. Climate change is worse
The more time I spend writing about climate change — and air pollution, and freeways, and heat, and nuclear power, and lithium-ion batteries — the…
Kara Walker at SFMOMA, Solid Gold soul with the Gay Men’s Chorus
Kara Walker’s study for her SFMOMA installation “Fortuna and the Immortality Garden (Machine),” 2023-2024. (Kara Walker) Hey there! Welcome to another edition of Essential Arts…
‘The Bear’ Season 3 review: It moves like beautifully arranged music
To somewhat understate the case, the new, third season of FX’s “The Bear,” back Wednesday on Hulu, is as magnificent as television ever gets. I’m…
The week’s bestselling books, June 30
Hardcover fiction 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an…
Ex-UFC, WWE star Ronda Rousey finds fulfillment as graphic novelist
Ronda Rousey couldn’t sleep. It’s not that she wasn’t tired. She was exhausted after shattering a knuckle at WrestleMania 35. Finally in her hotel bed…
‘Primos’ has a premiere date. Natasha Kline on the show’s inspirations
Natasha Kline based “Primos” on her childhood summers spent with her cousins. (Brittany Bravo / For The Times) As a child, Natasha Kline saw every…
Get ready, California. Geothermal energy has finally arrived
In the fight against climate change, they’re humanity’s mighty Avengers: Solar panels. Wind turbines. Electric cars. And now, superheated rocks. Geothermal power plants — which…
Column: Baseball legend Willie Mays instrumental in California fight against housing discrimination
SACRAMENTO — As a ballplayer, Willie Mays was arguably the greatest of all time — baseball’s GOAT. But he also starred in another endeavor — as…
Ex-Disney employee shares 'dumbest' luggage story as people left in stitches
An ex-employee of Disney has shared a '100% true' story from her time working at the resort - but some said that it was so…